Strategic Warehouse Layout Planning: A Case Study of SSS Co., Ltd. in Enhancing Efficiency and Minimizing Operational Errors.

Authors

  • Suthinee Thongkaokam Student, Logistics Management, Graduate School University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce
  • Nanthi Suthikarnnarunai School of Engineering, University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce
  • Sirinthorn Eapsirimetee Logistics and Supply Chain Management Program, Nakhon Ratchasima College https://orcid.org/0009-0004-5968-5574

Keywords:

Warehouse Layout, Class-based Dedicated Location Layout, Efficiency Improvement, Error Reduction

Abstract

SSS Co., Ltd. has encountered warehouse management problems caused by disorganized storage of raw materials and finished goods, leading to operational delays and frequent errors. This study aimed to redesign and improve the warehouse layout to enhance operational efficiency and reduce errors in inventory management. The study applied the Class-based Dedicated Location Layout approach, using material movement frequency as the primary criterion for storage assignment. Primary data, including inventory volume, material handling distances, and warehouse operating records, were collected from the company, together with secondary data from relevant documents and theoretical sources. Two alternative layouts were developed and evaluated. The results indicated that Layout B was the most appropriate configuration, as it achieved a greater reduction in travel distance than Layout A and reduced operational errors. After implementation, product delivery errors decreased by 16.61%, and raw material picking errors were reduced by 22.22%, demonstrating that the proposed layout and process improvements significantly enhanced operational efficiency and accuracy.

References

ณัฐณิชา นัยนานนท์, เก่งวิช แสนรักษ์, และ นันทิ สุทธิการนฤนัย.(2566). การวางผังพื้นที่ปฏิบัติงานและการวางแผนการสั่งซื้ออะไหล่ กรณีศึกษา บริษัท xxx. RSU Journal of Engineering and Technology, 26(2),36–45.

เรน่า กาญจนกัญญา, นันทิ สุทธิการนฤนัย, สราวุธ จันทร์ผง, ปิยะรัตน์ นาคสีดี, และ ศิรินธร เอี๊ยบศิริเมธี. (2568). การพยากรณ์ยอดขายและการเพิ่มประสิทธิภาพในการจัดวางวัตถุดิบ กรณีศึกษา บริษัท ไทพลาส รีไซเคิล จำกัด. วารสารวิทยาลัยนครราชสีมา สาขามนุษยศาสตร์และสังคมศาสตร์, 18(1), 23–39. https://so03.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/hsjournalnmc/article/view/271630/182757

Bateman, N., & David, A. (2005). Application of lean visual process management tools. Production Planning & Control, 16(1), 44–51.

https://doi.org/10.1080/09537280512331333085

Dianto, A., Putro, S. C., & Savsar, M. (2020). Redesign of warehouse layout using dedicated storage method. Proceedings of the International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management. https://ieomsociety.org/proceedings/2024tokyo/120.pdf

Finale Inventory. (n.d.). Chapter 11: The Fast, Slow and Non-Moving (FSN) Method. https://www.finaleinventory.com/online-guides/essential-inventory-management-techniques/fast-slow-and-non-moving-fsn-method

Gu, J., Goetschalckx, M., & McGinnis, L. F. (2007). Research on warehouse operations: A comprehensive review. European Journal of Operational Research, 177(1), 1–21. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ejor.2006.02.025

Hagedorn-Hansen, D., & Bekker, J. (2017). Visual management system to manage manufacturing resources. Procedia Manufacturing, 8, 455–462. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.promfg.2017.02.058

Majava, J., Haapasalo, H., & Aaltonen, K. (2019). Elaborating factors affecting visual control in a big room. Construction Innovation, 19(1), 1–17. https://doi.org/10.1108/CI-06-2018-0048

Pedó, B., Formoso, C. T., Viana, D. D., Tzortzopoulos, P., Brandalise, F. M. P., & Whitelock-Wainwright, A. (2022). Visual management requirements to support design planning and control within digital contexts. Sustainability, 14(17), 10989. https://doi.org/10.3390/su141710989

Rouwenhorst, B., Reuter, B., Stockrahm, V., Van Houtum, G. J., Mantel, R. J., & Zijm, W. H. M. (2000). Warehouse design and control: Framework and literature review. European Journal of Operational Research, 122(3), 515–533. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0377-2217(99)00020-X

Tezel, A., Koskela, L., & Tzortzopoulos, P. (2016). Visual management in production management: A literature synthesis. Journal of Manufacturing Technology Management, 27(6), 766–799. https://doi.org/10.1108/JMTM-08-2015-0066

Tompkins, J. A., White, J. A., Bozer, Y. A., & Tanchoco, J. M. A. (2010). Facilities planning (4th ed.). John Wiley & Sons.

Wibowo, A. D., Nurcahyo, R., & Khairunnisa, C. (2023). Warehouse layout design with class-based storage approach to minimize material transfer distance. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/368699309

Zhou, L., Chen, Y., & Li, X. (2022). Randomized storage policy for warehouse management systems. International Journal of Production Research, 60(4), 1056–1072. https://doi.org/10.1080/00207543.2021.1897173

Zhou, L., Zhao, J., Liu, H., Wang, F., & Yang, J. (2022). Stochastic models of routing strategies under the class-based storage policy in fishbone layout warehouses. Scientific Reports, 12, 12876. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-022-17240-w

Downloads

Published

2025-12-26

How to Cite

Thongkaokam , S., Suthikarnnarunai, N., & Eapsirimetee, S. (2025). Strategic Warehouse Layout Planning: A Case Study of SSS Co., Ltd. in Enhancing Efficiency and Minimizing Operational Errors . Journal of Nakhonratchasima college (Humanities and Social Sciences), 19(3), 424–441. retrieved from https://so03.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/hsjournalnmc/article/view/288444

Issue

Section

Research Article